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Clearfield® Sunflowers

Clearfield® sunflowers offers you the first non-GMO and herbicide-tolerant sunflower production system in Canada. Now you can increase your profit potential through exceptional seed genetics and superior weed control.

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Common Questions

Does a grower have to sign a Clearfield Commitment?

Yes. The Clearfield® Commitment is an agreement between the grower and BASF that outlines both parties’ responsibilities and serves as an annual license to access the benefits of proprietary Clearfield technology. By signing the Commitment, a grower is eligible for BASF crop protection product discounts through the AgSolutions&reg Rewards Program.

In addition to the cost of the seed, there is a Clearfield Commitment Fee associated with the purchase of Clearfield sunflower seed, equal to $7/acre. This fee supports continued investment, development and acceleration of BASF trait-based innovations (i.e. more Clearfield crops, hybrids, varieties and herbicides), ultimately ensuring the delivery of more innovative products and opportunities for growers.

Can a grower re-seed Clearfield sunflower seed?

No. In accordance with the Clearfield Commitment for Clearfield sunflowers, growers must not re-grow themselves, or supply Clearfield sunflower seed to other growers or users for production in future years. Certified Clearfield sunflower seed must be purchased for each year of production from a Clearfield retailer, and a Clearfield Commitment form must be signed for the seed purchased.

Are the Clearfield sunflower varieties genetically engineered?

No. All Clearfield crops, including Clearfield sunflowers, are developed using the same traditional plant-breeding methods that have been used to develop commercial crop varieties for decades. As a result, Clearfield crops are internationally recognized as non-genetically engineered, since they contain no introduced genetic material, thus eliminating any marketing barriers.

Which herbicides can be used on Clearfield sunflowers?

Clearfield sunflowers have herbicide tolerance to SOLO® herbicide.

Will additional herbicides be registered for use on Clearfield sunflowers?

As part of the BASF commitment to the development of new innovations, such as new variety and herbicide options, Clearfield sunflower growers can anticipate new Clearfield sunflower herbicide options over the next few years as the system continues to develop.

What crops can be grown the year after using SOLO herbicide?

The following crops can be grown the year after using SOLO herbicide:

Canary seed

Durum wheat

Spring barley

Field peas

Spring wheat

Winter wheat

Tame oats

Flax

Canola

Clearfield canola

Lentils

Clearfield lentils

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Commitment

Overview of the Clearfield® Commitment for sunflowers.

The Clearfield Commitment, an agreement between the grower and BASF, is an important part of growing Clearfield sunflowers. Not only does it serve as a licence allowing the grower to access the benefits of the Clearfield trait, it also preserves the integrity of the Clearfield trait, delivering the same level of germination and vigour you’ve come to expect from the Clearfield system.

Details of the evergreen Clearfield Commitment for sunflowers.

Dedicated to improving its processes, BASF updated the Clearfield Commitment to an evergreen Commitment in 2015. That means growers who signed a Commitment in 2015, 2016 or 2017 will not be required to sign again. However, growers who did not purchase Clearfield sunflowers in the listed years will need to sign a Commitment for the 2018 season.

Sales period for Clearfield sunflowers and registered chemistry is October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2018

Deadline for submitting the Clearfield Commitment form is July 9, 2018